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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.63, 20,875.76 and 8,413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.63, 20,875.76 and 8,413.23 is: 11,610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.63 : 20,875.76 = 8,413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.63/20,875.76 = 8,413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.63x = 20,875.76 × 8,413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.63x = 175,632,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,632,638.07/15,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,610.06

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